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One of the great moments in footy.
One of the great moments in footy.

Magical Bob Murphy moments

1 min read·August 15, 2017 - 12:52PM
Herald Sun

MAGICAL moments in the stellar career of Western Bulldogs champ Robert Murphy.

BOB Murphy is one of the most universally admired footballers to ever play the game.

Since pulling on the Bulldogs jumper for the first time in 2000 he has gone on to lead his battling club as captain and spiritual leader, culminating in the emotional Grand Final of 2016.

Murphy’s stats are impressive - 300-plus games, two times All-Australian including as captain, AFLPA Captain of the Year and club captain, Murphy will go out as one of the great champions of the game.

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Robert Murphy in his debut year, 2000.
Robert Murphy in his debut year, 2000.
Murphy flies for a screamer against Geelong.
Murphy flies for a screamer against Geelong.
A big leap against Richmond.
A big leap against Richmond.
Murphy has long been a crowd favourite. Picture: Getty
Murphy has long been a crowd favourite. Picture: Getty
Robert Murphy named All-Australian in 2011.
Robert Murphy named All-Australian in 2011.
The moment no footy fan wanted to see. Bob Murphy grabs his knee in round 3 of the 2016 season, forcing him out for the year as his Bulldogs went on to win the flag. Picture: Michael Klein
The moment no footy fan wanted to see. Bob Murphy grabs his knee in round 3 of the 2016 season, forcing him out for the year as his Bulldogs went on to win the flag. Picture: Michael Klein
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, captain Easton Wood and Murphy hug on stage after Beveridge gave Murphy his premiership medal, in one of the great footy moments. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, captain Easton Wood and Murphy hug on stage after Beveridge gave Murphy his premiership medal, in one of the great footy moments. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Murphy celebrates the 2016 flag with his Bulldogs teammates. Picture: George Salpigtidis
Murphy celebrates the 2016 flag with his Bulldogs teammates. Picture: George Salpigtidis
Murphy screams with joy as he walks off the ground after a win in his 300th game. Picture: Michael Klein
Murphy screams with joy as he walks off the ground after a win in his 300th game. Picture: Michael Klein
Bob sharing an emotional moment with coach Luke Beveridge and Easton Wood after the Bulldogs’ flag win. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Bob sharing an emotional moment with coach Luke Beveridge and Easton Wood after the Bulldogs’ flag win. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Murphy with Marcus Bontempelli on Grand Final day. Picture: Mark Stewart
Murphy with Marcus Bontempelli on Grand Final day. Picture: Mark Stewart
A dejected Murphy is carried helped off the ground after hurting his knee last year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
A dejected Murphy is carried helped off the ground after hurting his knee last year. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
Murphy shows Hayden Ballantyne a clean pair of heels in 2015. Picture: Michael Klein
Murphy shows Hayden Ballantyne a clean pair of heels in 2015. Picture: Michael Klein

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